Billy Zhang

It will be my final year at UCL and nothing is more exciting than making some of my own ideas happen and seeing the society reach its full potential! 

London is full of people but sometimes we might feel lonely. Therefore, I want to make the most of the social aspect of the society and build a welcoming community for people who are attracted to the European identity, cultures and values. I hope everyone can suggest ideas of visiting a museum, having a drink at a new bar or just taking a walk around a park and send these ideas to the group chat to look for same-minded people. Our time at UCL can be so short and I certainly don't want to stick to the same circle for my entire life without knowing there are other possibilities and alternative ways of how the world goes.

I also want to embrace the political aspect by organising academic events and reviving the award-winning Eureka Magazine. I hope the society can be a place where people can freely share their perspectives, develop writing & debating skills, and can have face-to-face discussion with scholars and politicians. All of these need investing and planning but I'm committed to realise them.

Obviously what I can do alone is so limited. I hope to build a big team next year with people who also want to create some impacts. I've already talked to another candidate and was amazed by her passion and envision for European politics. I'm really looking forward to see a year full of creativity, innovation and inclusiveness.